Registered Nurse (RN)- Behavioural Neurology Unit (4 West)

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Inpatient Behavioural Neurology Unit. This role involves providing exceptional client-centered care, utilizing strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills to enhance the wellbeing of patients with neurological conditions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, ensuring personalized care that meets the diverse needs of clients. This part-time position offers a competitive pay rate and additional benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the field of brain health and aging.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current CNO registration and BCLS certification required.
• Experience with cognitive impairment and high intensity responsive behaviors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, quality client/family centered health care services.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing interventions within RN's scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Assessment Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Education

Current registration with CNO

BScN

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certificates

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Inpatient Behavioural Neurology Unit (4W)

Position Type: Permanent Part-Time

Shift Type: Evening, alternate weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $39.07 - $56.00

Bi-Weekly Hours: 30 Hours

Hours of Work: 7.5hrs /shift

Posting Number: 8834

Union: ONA

Date Posted: April 11, 2025

Internal Closing Date: April 19, 2025

Inpatient Behavioral Neurology Unit on 4 West is a short stay secure inpatient unit for adults with neurologic compromises. It offers a specialized interdisciplinary service that focuses on diagnosis, assessment and treatment of complex neurological diseases and associated behavioural symptoms. The overall goal is to enhance the wellbeing of the client and improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides sound clinical knowledge and assessment skills, acts as clinical expert and resource and provides comprehensive, quality client/family centred health care services from admission, through transfers and discharge.
• Plans for, delivers and evaluates nursing interventions, including medications, as well as treatments which fall within the RN’s scope of practice.
• Provides client-centred care within interdisciplinary care team to meet the personal care, activation, recreation and spiritual needs of clients.
• Participates actively in the teaching programs for nurses and nursing students.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (‘CNO’) is required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (‘BCLS’) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (‘AED’) is required.
• BScN, PIECES and Crisis Prevention Institute ('CPI') certificates preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to take professional accountability for leading, organizing, providing and delegating care activities for clients and families.
• Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
• Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Additional Benefits:

• % Vacation Entitlement.
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.